Nov 20, 2012

Seattle Shopping Guide: Ballard

Shop local this Black Friday in Ballard! Here's a list of must-visit boutiques that will make your holiday shopping a cinch. Several of these places even offer complimentary gift wrap. All you need to do is ask! Happy Shopping!

Horseshoe

Located in Ballard, Horseshoe boutique prides itself on providing clients with "down home" customer service. Originally from Denver, owner Jill Andersen regularly stocks women’s apparel and accessories from a variety of contemporary brands including Kensie, Prairie Underground, Suzabelle, Three Dots, Scrapbook and Saint Grace. Horseshoe is hosting a Prairie Underground trunk show on Nov. 23rd from 12-6pm for #Black Friday!

If you're got a fashion forward guy on your list don't miss Blackbird in Ballard. Their claim to fame is their well-edited selection of menswear from brands like RVCA, Jeffery Campbell, 3Sixteen, Kzo, Obey, Rag & Bone, Wings + Horns, United Bamboo, and more. They also have a great assortment of men’s grooming products including Baxter of California, Malin + Goetz and Comme Des Garcons. Blackbird was even voted by GQ magazine as one of the top menswear boutiques in the country.

Located on Ballard Ave. Ketch is a hip boutique that stocks apparel and accessories for women. Opened in 2010 by Stephanie Kaldestad the store regularly labels like House of Harlow, Soft Joie, Rebecca Minkoff, J Brand, Enza Costa and Kill City. Shop online at www.ketchshop.com. Save 25% by entering SAVE25 at checkout.

Venue is all about promoting the artists that live and work in the city. In the store you'll find an eclectic mix of original pieces for sale. The collection at Venue includes home accessories, personal accoutrements, artisan chocolates, fine art and many creative gifts. This is one of the best places to shop local this season as the space represents over 40 local artists. LIKE Venue on Facebook at Facebook.com/Venue.Ballard.

Venue Ballard - 5408 22nd Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98107

Velouria

Located on NW Market street in Ballard, Velouria specializes in small production, independently-made clothing, jewelry, accessories and gifts. Brands carried include Frankie Four, Grace Gow, Sweet Anthem, Out of Line, Alisha Louise, Fleet Objects and more. Shop on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday and receive 20% off your purchase. Visit the new website at shopvelouria.com.Velouria - 2205 NW Market St. Seattle, WA 98107 - On Twitter @VelouriaBallard

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Sydney Mintle is a fashion blogger based in Seattle. She began writing about the local shopping scene back in 2008 and has been sharing her love of indie designers and boutiques with readers all over the world ever since.